Lawsonite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

88-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Musgravite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lawsonite and Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Lawsonite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.